Halloween

Looking back, we had quite a lovely Halloween in the Smith family, mainly because Ava and I finally convinced Erik to wear a costume! Sound the bells and the Halleluiah chorus! Sticking with our ubiquitous fairy tale theme, Ava dressed as Belle, I was Cinderella, and Erik wore a royal robe as Prince Charming. Not too shabby, eh?

Friday night we took Ava trick or tricking, mainly in Huntingburg to various family members where she could wallow in the princess identity she so adores. However, we did make a special trip to Otwell to Papaw and Mimi's church for their annual Trunk or Treat. All in all, it was a fun Halloween.

Then, on Saturday night, my parents threw their annual Halloween party. Once again the Smith family was out in full fairy tale regalia. We love this party because it combines my wonderful, crazy family (WHO ALL DRESS UP!) with some of the yummiest food you can imagine. Toss in a bonfire, lighted pumpkins, and smores, and it was a blast. Of course, Ava's favorite part was the new chickens Mamaw and Papaw had. She spent much of her time (still in her Belle costume) feeding and holding the new chicks. Oh, how I love my daughter! She is an outdoorsy girl just like her mother.

Yes, I let her hold a chicken! She loved it!